Lockout/Tagout refers to the complete isolation of equipment during maintenance or service work. OSHA regulations 29 CFR 1910.147 and 1926.416 require the use of locks or tags as warning devices to ensure personnel are not injured from accidental machine start-ups.
Examples of such machinery or equipment include but are not limited to high voltage power supplies, milling machines, boilers, electron microscopes, elevators, fan systems, and lasers. Work situations where unexpected energization or start-up can occur include new construction, installation or set-up of equipment, and the adjustment, inspection, maintenance, repair, and service of machines and equipment. Energy types to be considered include electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, and thermal.
If you observe a machine or piece of equipment that is locked out to perform service or maintenance, do not attempt to start, energize, or use that machine or equipment.
On occasion, CHESS personnel may place a red or yellow tag on a piece of equipment, indicating it has been put out of use for repairs or maintenance. Treat these tags as you would a lockout tag. See the CHESS Operator for information on when that piece of equipment will become available for use.
2008 Run
Nov 19th - Dec 22nd
